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Guardianship Act 1987

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6 Adult person may appoint guardian

A person of or above the age of 18 years may, by instrument in writing, appoint a person as his or her guardian.

s 6: Rep 1993 No 3, Sch 2. Ins 1997 No 49, Sch 1 [9].

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